Thanksgiving is a time of sharing with friends and family -- it should not be a time of worrying about rosacea flare-ups. Here are a few tips and reminders for managing your rosacea during the busy holiday week.

Residents of New England appear to suffer the highest incidence of rosacea in the United States, while those in Hawaii may be affected the least, according to a geographic analysis of NRS membership data.

The latest issue of Rosacea Review is now available online, with survey results on the progression of rosacea signs and symptoms, reports on research, a map illustrating the prevalence of rosacea state by state, and more.

New research into the development of subtype 4 ocular rosacea has found a strong correlation between certain components of the innate immune system and abnormalities in the blood vessels of the eyelids and eyes of those who suffer from the disorder.

Making the time to perform a warm water eye soak each morning could be difficult for someone who knows she can't be late to her job as a dental hygienist, but for 59-year-old Carol Christensen from Minnesota, the effort is well worth it. "Having comfortable eyes is really bliss," she said.

A possible genetic link found in twins with rosacea and increased understanding of biochemical processes that may lead to the disorder are among the insights reported by investigators at the midpoints of their new research supported by the National Rosacea Society.

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